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Samsung Introduces Printer with One Touch Features
The Information Technology Division of Samsung Electronics West Africa, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in information technology and consumer electronics, has reiterated her intention to simplify office experience with ML-1860 laser printer.
The Samsung ML-1860 laser printer offer users an intuitive printing experience by incorporating a number of easy to use one-touch features into the products’ design. The compact printers also include environmentally-friendly features, making them ideal for personal, home office and small office users.
As technology evolves to become increasingly complex and delivers more and more features, consumers are looking for an intuitive experience. In recognition of this Samsung has introduced a number of easy to use ‘one-touch’ features to the new ML-1860. The Samsung Print Screen button provides consumers with a quick and easy way to print exactly what they see on their PC screen at the touch of a button.
The printer is also compatible with Samsung’s AnyWeb Print software. This allows users to select, drag and drop specific content from web pages into a new blank page on their PC screen, which they can then save or print. The AnyWeb Print software allows users to print just the information they really need, rather than printing several whole web pages. This means users are not wasting time or resources such as paper and toner.
Rather than hiding the on/off switch at the back of the printer, Samsung’s new Soft Power button is located on the front panel of the devices making it simpler to turn on and off.
The ML-1860 and ML-1865’s advanced intuitive features are seamlessly integrated into the devices’ design. Ideal for the smallest of working environments, the new printers are even more compact than previous Samsung models, making them the smallest on the market. They also feature a streamlined design and a stylish, glossy, chic black finish. A cover on the output tray contributes to the streamlined look and helps to keep the noise level down, avoiding unnecessary distraction in the home or work office.
With print speeds of up to 18 pages-per-minute (ppm) and a first page out time of less than 8.5 seconds, the ML-1860 and ML-1865 offer a high-quality and robust printer for personal users with regular printing needs, such as professionals and students.
“Samsung understands that consumers don’t want to worry about working out how to use their new devices,” said Chioma Iwuckukwu-Nweke, IT Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa. “With the new printers, we have incorporated a wide range of features in a stylish and compact device to make printing simple and convenient.”
Making it easy to switch the printers on and off encourages consumers to turn them off when they aren’t being used, rather than leaving them in sleep mode. This can help to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, saving as much as 9.55 watts per hour. Over a year, this equates to the same amount of energy as leaving a light on for over 18 days.
In addition, the ML-1860 is despatched with minimised packaging to reduce the impact of the devices on the environment. The black toner cartridges that supply these printers deliver a 1,500-page yield and provide the same high standard of quality and reliability to be expected from Samsung original printing supplies.
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders in the global information and broadcasting sector to strengthen Nigeria’s information dissemination framework.
This pledge was made on Monday during discussions with prominent broadcast and information companies at the ongoing National Association of Broadcasters Show 2025 in Las Vegas, United States.
Speaking at the event, Idris said the Bola Tinubu administration remained committed to adopting cutting-edge technologies and acquiring state-of-the-art equipment for Federal Government media organisations to ensure effective service delivery.
“Strategic communication is essential to ensuring that the policies of the Renewed Hope Agenda reach the Nigerian people effectively,” he stated.
The minister also highlighted the government’s plans to invest in upgrading facilities and replacing outdated infrastructure in radio, television, and other media institutions.
According to the minister, this will improve the dissemination of credible, balanced, and objective information to the public.
Idris further said that the government would explore collaborations and partnerships that would allow local broadcasters to benefit from emerging technologies and industry-specific training opportunities.
The minister had visited exhibitions showcasing hardware and software solutions during the event.
Items exhibited included broadcast antennas, transmitters, and studio equipment, which are pivotal for enhancing broadcasting capabilities.
Thomas King, Chairman of KINTRONIC Laboratories and Enrico Vaccari, Chief Operating Officer of Axel Technology SRL, had expressed their organisations’ readiness to partner with the Nigerian government.
Gianluca Baccalini, Chief Operating Officer of System Engineering Solutions and Khiran Keerodhur, Chief Operating Officer of Thomson Broadcast, among others, also expressed commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s broadcasting landscape and regulatory agencies.
Idris is leading a delegation of chief executives of agencies in his ministry to the NAB event.
Members of the delegation included the Managing Director of NAN, Ali Muhammad Ali, and the Director-General of the Nigeria Television Authority, Salihu Dembos.
Others are the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Charles Ebuebu; and Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, Lekan Fadolapo.
Also in the delegation is the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Jibrin Ndace.The forum, NAN reports, is to strengthen broadcast collaborations and form strategic alliances. The NAB event, running from Saturday to Wednesday, has as theme: “The Technology, The Trend, The Future.”
NAN also reports that the forum is focusing on a range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, cloud visualisation, creator economy, as well as sports production and streaming.
Advertising Offences Tribunal (AOT) has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Captain Ado Sanusi, managing director, Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited, for failing to appear before the tribunal in an ongoing case concerning alleged violations of Nigerian advertising laws.
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) filed a 22-count charge against Captain Sanusi and Aero Contractors, accusing them of exposing advertisements targeted at the Nigerian market without obtaining the necessary approval from the Advertising Standards Panel (ASP). This, according to ARCON, contravenes established Nigerian advertising regulations.
The case was initially scheduled for hearing on February 26, 2025. However, during the proceedings, Captain Sanusi was absent, prompting his legal representatives to assure the tribunal of his presence at the next hearing while also pleading for leniency. Despite these assurances, the defendant failed to appear on the adjourned date.
Given Captain Sanusi’s continued absence, the Advertising Offences Tribunal, in line with its mandate to enforce compliance with advertising regulations, issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
The tribunal has ordered that he be presented at its next sitting, scheduled for May 8, 2025.
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, at the weekend announced that the United States would be cancelling all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and halting the issuance of new visas.
Donald Trup, US President
This decision comes after allegations that South Sudan has failed to accept the return of its nationals who have been deported from the United States.
Rubio stated that the US State Department “is taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and prevent further issuance to prevent entry.”
The action is part of a broader diplomatic stance, as Rubio criticized the South Sudanese government in Juba for “taking advantage of the United States.”
He further emphasized that “every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when another country, including the United States, seeks to remove them.”
Rubio also added that Washington would be open to reassessing these measures if South Sudan demonstrates full cooperation with US immigration policies.
South Sudan, which became the world’s youngest nation after gaining independence from Sudan in 2011 through a referendum, has been marred by conflict since 2013.
The violence erupted when leader Salva Kiir Mayardit dismissed his deputy, Riek Machar, accusing him of attempting a coup.
Despite peace agreements inked in 2018 and 2022, the country continues to face instability and periodic violence.
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